2025-10-14T18:30:25-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 815032992 JERIS HOUSE INC JERI 9182006550 613 S Redwood Ave Broken Arrow OK 74012 Jeri Cooper President 9182006550 2025-10-15 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Jeri Cooper 613 S Redwood Ave Broken Arrow OK 74012 351954 false X www.jerishouse.org X 2017 OK To help DeafBlind individuals achieve independent living and self-sufficiency through residential training communication education and community inclusion. 4 3 3 3 0 0 201722 150232 0 0 351954 0 0 23262 0 0 107687 130949 221005 368415 138207 230208 To help DeafBlind individuals achieve independent living and self-sufficiency through residential training communication education and community inclusion. false false 104104 0 146310 This program provides DeafBlind individuals with safe supportive residential training focused on developing independent living communication and daily self-care skills. Participants receive hands-on instruction and mentoring to increase confidence self-sufficiency and community integration. 5806 0 3922 The Educational Merchandise Promoting Braille and Sign Language Awareness program advances Jeris Houses mission by educating the public about DeafBlind communication and inclusion. The organization designs and sells t-shirts featuring the alphabet in both Braille and American Sign Language encouraging awareness accessibility and understanding. Proceeds from these educational materials support Jeris Houses training and independent living programs for DeafBlind individuals. 109910 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 false 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 4 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true true true false X Jeri Cooper 9182006550 613 S Redwood Ave Broken Arrow OK 74012 X Jeri Cooper Deaf Blind Specialist and President 50.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 404 0 0 201318 129000 201722 Provides DeafBlind adults with residential instruction in daily living communication and self-care 624310 146310 146310 0 0 Educational Merchandise Promoting Braille and Sign Language Awareness 900099 3922 3922 0 0 150232 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 404 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 351954 150232 0 0 X 5077 5077 0 0 0 0 0 0 16532 5921 10611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1653 841 812 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37031 37031 0 0 0 0 0 0 4741 0 4741 0 2604 2604 0 0 0 0 0 0 14689 14689 0 0 5419 5419 0 0 0 0 0 0 2428 2428 0 0 4540 0 4540 0 0 0 0 0 5109 5109 0 0 6213 5878 335 0 Program Supplies 19107 19107 0 0 Program educational materials 5806 5806 0 0 130949 109910 21039 0 6329 74435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 305627 11647 143462 293980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 149791 368415 0 353 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140588 137854 0 0 0 0 140588 138207 X 9204 230208 0 0 9204 230208 149792 368415 221005 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 0 0 72722 72722 0 0 0 0 72722 72722 48546 24176 72722 0 0.3324 1.00 X Part II - Line 1, Unusual Grant Lists | Name of the Contributor:, Date of Grant:, Year:, Amount:, Description:| Donor, 10 12 2025, "2024", $129000, Residential home used for DeafBlind independent living program.| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 41850 41850 0 240150 10331 229819 0 23627 1316 22311 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 293980 X 1 129000 Fair market value based on comparable property sales in the surrounding area 0 false false false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 15.Real estate - Residential-Number Of Item Contributed: 1 Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Jeris House Inc. reviews the Form 990 prior to filing. Whenever possible the return is reviewed collectively with the officers and board members either by phone conference or in person to discuss its contents and address any questions. If a group meeting cannot be arranged a copy of the completed Form 990 is provided to each officer and board member for individual review before submission. Any comments or corrections received are incorporated as appropriate and the final version is approved Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Jeris House Inc. monitors potential conflicts of interest through annual written disclosures completed by all officers directors and key personnel. At each board meeting members are reminded of their obligation to disclose any personal financial or family interests that could influence their decisions. If a potential or actual conflict is identified the affected individual must fully disclose the nature of the conflict and abstain from discussion or voting on the related matter. The remaining disinterested board members review the facts and determine whether the transaction is fair and in the best interest of the organization. Any conflicts and the boards actions are documented in the meeting minutes. If a conflict is discovered after a transaction has occurred the board reviews the matter promptly and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure compliance with the organizations written conflict-of-interest policy and applicable laws. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Jeri Cooper, The compensation for Jeri Cooper President and Program Director of Jeris House Inc. was established through an informal review of compensation levels for comparable positions among organizations and specialists serving the DeafBlind community in the local and regional area. The board considered both market data and the organizations limited financial resources in setting a modest annual salary of $12,000. The board determined that this amount was reasonable and below local comparables reflecting Ms. Coopers dedication to the mission and the organizations commitment to directing the majority of its funds toward program services. The compensation decision was reviewed and approved by the disinterested members of the governing board and documented in the meeting minutes., 2024| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Jeris House Inc. makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization maintains copies of these documents at its principal office and provides them to any individual who requests to review or obtain them. Requests may be made in writing by email or in person. Although the organization does not have a formal public posting process or website publication it ensures that such documents are accessible to the general public in accordance with IRS disclosure requirements. Part VII, List Of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Jeri Cooper, Jeri Cooper serves as the President and Program Director of Jeris House Inc. overseeing administration and direct instruction for DeafBlind clients in independent living and communication skills. She receives a modest salary of $1,000 per month. In addition she resides at one of the program houses as part of her duties which enables her to provide on-site supervision and instruction. The lodging is provided solely for the convenience of the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose and is not treated as taxable compensation.| Part IX, line 11g | Description:, Amount:| Contracted SSP services for DeafBlind clients, $37031| Part III,line na | Explanation:| Jeris House provides housing and instruction to DeafBlind individuals to promote independent living and communication skills. Program participants receive individualized training in cooking cleaning shopping and communication through Braille and American Sign Language. Residents typically live on-site for several months while completing their training and all services directly further the organizations exempt purpose. Part V,line na | Explanation:| During the year the organization received a property donation from Jeri Cooper President and founder of Jeris House. The property was contributed to support the organizations exempt purpose. Ms. Cooper did not receive any benefit or claim a personal tax deduction for the contribution. The donation is reported on Schedule B as a non-cash contribution over $5,000. No Forms 8283 were received during the tax year. Although the organization received a property donation from its president the donor did not claim a tax deduction; therefore no Form 8283 was issued or acknowledged. The organization does not currently have a formal written gift acceptance policy. The Board of Directors reviews all non-cash and non-standard contributions on a case-by-case basis to ensure they support the organizations exempt purposes. Part VI,line 11B | Explanation:| The Form 990 is reviewed by the organizations officers prior to filing. The review may occur in person by phone or individually. Each officer is provided an opportunity to review the return before submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Part VI,line 15 | Explanation:| The organization determined the presidents compensation by reviewing compensation data for DeafBlind specialists and comparable nonprofit staff positions in the local area. The annual salary of $12,000 was set below market comparables and reflects the organizations limited financial resources. Part VI,line 19 | Explanation:| The organizations governing documents conflict-of-interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request at its principal office. Part VIII,line 1 | Explanation:| The organization received charitable contributions deductible under section 170c including two $25,000 cash donations and a non-cash donation of residential property. The property is used directly in the organizations exempt DeafBlind training program.